Hinduism Today January 2009 - Cover, Index, Front Articles

and picnic spot. Devotees can also take adip in a pool made for that purpose. Thereare beautiful statues of Lord Siva, Lord Hanumanand Goddess Parvati. After offeringprayers at both temples, the kids with ushad a great time boating and playing aroundin the water.The ReturnAs our cab once again followed the mountainouspaths, drifting away from the Devbhoomi,the land of the Gods, a sense of satiationdrowned our senses. It was a fulfillingjourney, a memorable rendezvous with theDivine. It was more than an excursion, it wasa spiritual outlet for our accumulated physicaland mental stress. The raksha sutras(protecting threads) tied on our wrists ateach of the five shrines carried the blessingsof the Goddess.In the wake of the August, 2008, stampedeat Naina Devi which killed 162 people andinjured 400, devotees have become apprehensiveabout visiting these shrines. Whilethe hazards of the crowd and the occasionalunruly bunch of devotees cannot be ruledout, most of these shrines do have suitablearrangements for maintaining order andsecurity. Incidents like the recent stampedeare rare and can be avoided if the devoteesthemselves behave in a more responsibleand aware manner and cooperate with theauthorities in taking security measures. ∏πphotos: amit misrarunjhun noopur, runjhun06@yahoo.co.in,is a student of national law school (nalsar), hyderabadand pursues writing as a hobby.she is a regular contributor to thespeaking tree column of the times of indiaChamunda Devi theme park: (clockwisefrom top left: Lord Siva; Lord Hanuman;the family boating in the nearby riverAnnual Statement of Ownershipas required by the united states postal serviceStatement of ownership, management, and circulation (required by USPS DMM707.8.3) of Hinduism Today, published four times a year at 107 Kaholalele RD,Kapaa, HI 96746-9304, for October 1, 2008. General business offices of the publisherare located at 107 Kaholalele RD, Kapaa, HI 96746-9304. Name and address ofpublisher is Swami Bodhinatha Veylan, 107 Kaholalele RD, Kapaa, HI 96746-9304.Name and address of editor is Swami Sivasiva Palani, 107 Kaholalele RD, Kapaa,HI 96746-9304. Name and address of managing editor is Swami Arumugam Katir,107 Kaholalele RD, Kapaa, HI 96746-9304. Owner is Himalayan Academy, 107Kaholalele RD, Kapaa, HI 96746-9304. There are no known bondholders, mortgagees,or other security holders owning or holding 1 percent or more of total amountof bonds, mortgages, or other securities. The average number of copies of each issueduring the preceding 12 months is: (a) Total number of copies printed: 16,071; (b)Paid circulation: (1) Sales through dealers and carriers, street vendors, and countersales: 6,801; (2) Paid or requested mail subscriptions: 4,174; (c) Total paid and/orrequested circulation: 10,975; (d) Free distribution by mail: 779; (e) Free distributionoutside the mail: 1,178; (f) Total free distribution: 1,957; (g) Total distribution:12,932 (h) Copies not distributed: (1) Office use, leftovers, spoiled: 3,139; (2) Returnfrom news agents: not applicable; (i) Total: 16,071; Percent paid and/or requestedcirculation: 84.87%. The actual number of copies of single issue published nearestto filing date is: (a) Total number of copies printed: 18,439; (b) Paid circulation: (1)Sales through dealers and carriers, street vendors, and counter sales: 8,016; (2) Paidor requested mail subscriptions: 4,200; (c) Total paid and/or requested circulation:12,216; (d) Free distribution by mail: 760; (e) Free distribution outside the mail:1,047; (f) Total free distribution: 1,807; (g) Total distribution: 14,023; (h) Copies notdistributed: (1) Office use, leftovers, spoiled: 4,424; (2) Return from news agents:not applicable; (i) Total: 18,447; Percent paid and/or requested circulation: 87.11%.I certify that all information furnished above is true and complete. I understandthat anyone who furnishes false or misleading information on this statement orwho omits material or information requested on the statement may be subject tocriminal sanctions (including fines and imprisonment)and/or civil sanctions (including multiple damages andcivil penalties).Swami Durganatha Shanmuga, Administrator.36 hinduism today january/february/march, 2009